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R472 BDX

1998 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2011
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,206 mi
Last recorded89,206 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR472 BDX
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2010 89,206 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 86,357 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 83,097 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 79,827 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 75,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brakes just in balance

Pass 31 May 2006 73,371 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/F tyre has wear on outer edge and is close to limit

Fail 31 May 2006 73,371 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/F tyre has wear on outer edge and is close to limit

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 31 May 2005 57,833 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 May 2005 57,833 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 414?

Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.

66.5%
Pass Rate
4,719
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
66,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,909
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,491
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,763
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 14,180
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,305
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R472 BDX is a 1998 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 71,596 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 414 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R472 BDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 414 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 414 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R472 BDX registered?

R472 BDX is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R472 BDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R472 BDX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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